Private Day Trip to Lexington and Concord from Boston | La Vacanza Travel

Private Day Trip to Lexington and Concord from Boston

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: United States, Massachusetts, Boston
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  • 6 hours
  • Boston
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Visit the real locations where the American Revolution began, while listening to hilarious yet little-known stories about our ancestors. Stand on Lexington Battle Green and listen to stories about the very first days of the war and the subsequent historical events which are still relevant to us today. Fall back in time with visits to restored houses and taverns to see how the Minutemen lived. Walk the Battle Road Trail, stage to multiple skirmishes and other "treasonous" events. Visit the Old North Bridge in Concord, where the Minutemen turned back the British Redcoats! Free time for lunch in historical Concord downtown with excellent local food options!

The second half the day includes a tour of the author in Concord. Tour the Louisa May Alcott Orchard House where Little Women was written. Visit the Sleepy Hollow cemetery's famous Author's Ridge. See Walden Pond and Thoreau's Cabin!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Lexington Green, Bedford St, Lexington, MA 02420-4403

50 min - drive to Lexington
20 min - Explore Lexington Battle Green, the place where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired on April 19th, 1775. This is the exact location where the famous “shot heard around the world” was fired, starting the Revolution.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA 02420-4339

Visit Buckman Tavern, which served as a gathering spot for colonists while awaiting the arrival of the "Redcoats" on April 19, 1775

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Paul Revere Capture Site, 180 N Great Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, USA

Visit the spot between Lexington and Concord where Paul Revere was captured by the British during his midnight ride

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Battle Road Trail, Concord, MA

See the original Battle Road Trail, where the British made their infamous retreat from Lexington & Concord on the night of April 19th, 1775

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Old North Bridge, 174 Liberty St Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord, MA 01742-1705

Walk across the exact replica of the Old North Bridge in Concord, where the colonists overwhelmed the Red Coats. The gathered colonists crossed this bridge and proceeded to attack a small regiment of British soldiers stationed to guard it

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA 01742, USA

Free time for lunch and shopping in Concord's historic downtown

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Bedford Street, Concord, MA

Visit the historic Sleep Hollow Cemetery and the famous author's ridge, where many of Concord's Literary Circle are buried, including Thoreau, Emerson, Alcott, and Hawthorne.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, 399 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 01742-3712

Explore the grounds of the Orchard House, home to Louisa May Alcott and her family. See the Little Women garden and tour the Concord School of Philosophy, built by famous transcendentalist Bronson Alcott.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Walden Pond State Reservation, 915 Walden St 28 Maplewood St Watertown, Concord, MA 01742-4511

Visit Walden Pond and explore the replica of Henry David Thoreau's famous cabin

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Boston, Boston, Massachusetts

Return to Boston, with a drop-off at your hotel or other location of choice, and dinner recommendations if you need them!

Duration: 50 minutes

Inclusions
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Orchard House tour price
  • Buckman Tavern entrance fee
  • Walden Pond fees
  • Entry/Admission - Buckman Tavern
  • Entry/Admission - Walden Pond State Reservation

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
  • Luggage - please note that the tour vehicle is a Toyota Sienna minivan. If you are planning to bring luggage on the tour, the vehicle will only be able to seat up to four guests. The back row of seating can be collapsed to fit 4-5 suitcases or smaller bags, but the minivan will not fit 6 passengers with more than one personal item each. If you have more than 4 guests with luggage on the day of the tour, and your guide determines upon arrival that the luggage and passengers can not all safely fit in the vehicle, the tour will be canceled without refund. For alternative options, please contact us directly before booking.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Snow Hill Street & Hull Street, Snow Hill St & Hull St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Traveler pickup is offered

Airports

  • Boston Logan International Airport, 1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128


Ports

  • FLYNN cruiseport boston Black Falcon Terminal, 1 Black Falcon Ave, Boston, MA 02210, USA


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours


User's Reviews

Ellen_W

05 Apr, 2024

Boston Hidden Gems didn’t disappoint! Maria is knowledgeable about the history of both Lexington and Concord. She is informative and engaging. Highly recommend.

Christine_S

06 Mar, 2024

Maria is an excellent guide knowing about all things Boston. The day trip to Lexington and Concord was so educational including some fun facts. The afternoon trip to Walden Pond and the Orchard House was a great bonus.

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